Government Services

Listed below are links to Canadian government departments that can provide you assistance in meeting your information, sourcing and procurement needs.

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
CCC makes it easier for Canadian exporters to sell their products and services around the world. With CCC on your side, you can negotiate with more confidence and secure better terms. For over 50 years, both new and experienced exporters have benefitted from CCC's experience and business acumen when it comes to transacting with foreign buyers or international organizations

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is the lead player in delivering Canada's official development assistance for developing countries and the technical cooperation program for countries in transition. CIDA's objective is to support sustainable development by working with developing countries to develop the tools to eventually meet their own needs. In countries in transition, CIDA supports the efforts of Canadian private, public, and non-governmental organizations to address the transition to democrat, market-driven economies. Canada works closely with International Financial Institutions and other donors and, like other industrialized countries, provides assistance in the form of goods, services, transfer of knowledge and skills, and financial contributions

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
DFAIT has more than 800 trade representatives around the world to provide assistance to Canadian companies on more than 150 000 occasions each year, helping them generate billions of dollars worth of exports. DFAIT is also a founding partner of Team Canada Inc, a network of trade promotion services which assist Canadian businesses to seek out export opportunities and compete in the global marketplace

Industry Canada (IC)
Industry Canada has strong linkages to the Canadian electric power equipment and services sector, is able to assist you with your sourcing needs, and can offer you information products detailing the significant scope and diversity of Canada's dynamic electrical sector.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a federal government department specializing in energy, minerals and metals, forests and earth sciences. The Energy Sector is one of five sectors within Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). In keeping with the department's mandate, and working in partnership with all levels of government, universities, research institutes, the private sector and international organizations, the Energy Sector promotes the sustainable development and responsible use of Canada's natural resources. The sector's activities focus on R&D, policy development and programs in the areas of energy efficiency, renewables and alternatives, hydrocarbons and nuclear energy.